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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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