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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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