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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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