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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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