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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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