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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for 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 stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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