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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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