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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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