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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive 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 stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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