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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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