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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation 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 stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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