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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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