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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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