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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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