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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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