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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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