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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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