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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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