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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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