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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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