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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive 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 participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better 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 experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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