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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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