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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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