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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching 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 learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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