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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training 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 students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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