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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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