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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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