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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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