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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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