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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive 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 organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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