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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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