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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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