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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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