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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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