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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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