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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online 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 participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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