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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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