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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? 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 courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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