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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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