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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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