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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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