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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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