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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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