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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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