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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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