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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines 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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