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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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