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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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