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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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