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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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