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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)