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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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