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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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