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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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