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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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