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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that 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 organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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