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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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