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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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