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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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