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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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