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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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