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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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