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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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