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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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