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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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