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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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