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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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