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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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