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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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