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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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