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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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