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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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