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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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