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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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