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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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