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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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