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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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