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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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