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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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