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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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