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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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