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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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