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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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