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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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