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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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