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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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