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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing 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 quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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