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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always 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 lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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