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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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