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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes 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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