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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by 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 we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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