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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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