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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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