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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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