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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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