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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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