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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources