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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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