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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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