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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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