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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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