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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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