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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the 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 organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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