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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively 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 we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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