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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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