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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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