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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive 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 be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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