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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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