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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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