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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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