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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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