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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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