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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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