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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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