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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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