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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling 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 guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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