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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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