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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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