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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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