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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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