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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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