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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major 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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