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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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