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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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