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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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