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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively 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 learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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