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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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