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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources