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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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