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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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