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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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