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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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