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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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