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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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