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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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