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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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