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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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