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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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