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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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