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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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