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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? 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 ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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