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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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