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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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