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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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