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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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