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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing 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 quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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