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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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