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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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