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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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