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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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