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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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