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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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