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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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