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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive 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 organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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