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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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