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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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