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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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