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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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