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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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