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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. 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 schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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