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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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