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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes 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. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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