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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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