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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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