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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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