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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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