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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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