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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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