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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for 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 institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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