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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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