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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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