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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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