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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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