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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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