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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment 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 we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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