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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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