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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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