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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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