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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key 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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