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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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