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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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