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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because 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 teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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