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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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