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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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