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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training 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. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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