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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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