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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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