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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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