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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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