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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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