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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key 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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