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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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