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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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