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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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