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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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