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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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