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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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