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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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