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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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