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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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