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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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