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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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