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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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