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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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