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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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