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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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