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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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