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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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