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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education