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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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