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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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