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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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