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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses 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 teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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