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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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