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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education