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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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