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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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