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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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