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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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