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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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