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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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