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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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