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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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