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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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