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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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