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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance 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 teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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