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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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