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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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