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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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