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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching 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 students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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