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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching 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 participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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