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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes 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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