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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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