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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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