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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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