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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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