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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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