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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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