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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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