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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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