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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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