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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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