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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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