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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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