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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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