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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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