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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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