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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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