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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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