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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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