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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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