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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online 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 organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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