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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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