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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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