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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction 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 organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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