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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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