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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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