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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for 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 participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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