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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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