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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? 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 classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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