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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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