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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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