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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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