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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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