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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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