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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education 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 organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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