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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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