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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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