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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because 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 institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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