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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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