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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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