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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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