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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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