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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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