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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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