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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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