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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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