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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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