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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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