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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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