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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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