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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively 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 institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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