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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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