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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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