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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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