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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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