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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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