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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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