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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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