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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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