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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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