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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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