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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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