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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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