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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important 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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