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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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