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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive 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 stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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