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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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