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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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