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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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