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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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