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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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