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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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