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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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