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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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