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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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