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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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