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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction 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 we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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