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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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