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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key 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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