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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses 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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