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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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