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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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