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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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