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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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