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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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