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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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