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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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