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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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