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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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