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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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