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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with 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 certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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