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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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