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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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