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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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