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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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