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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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