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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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