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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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