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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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