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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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