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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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