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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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