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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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