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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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