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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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