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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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