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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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