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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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