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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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