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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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