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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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