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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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