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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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