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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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