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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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