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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance 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 teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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