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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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