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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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