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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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