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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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