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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with 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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