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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning 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 instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic 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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