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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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