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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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