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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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