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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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