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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? 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 online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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