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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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