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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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