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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive 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 participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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