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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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