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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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