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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with 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 be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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