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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the 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 institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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