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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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