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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online 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 participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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