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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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