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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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