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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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