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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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