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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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