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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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