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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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