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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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