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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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