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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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