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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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