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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured 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 participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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