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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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