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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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