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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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