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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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