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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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