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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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