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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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