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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. 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 training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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