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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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