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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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