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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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