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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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