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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and 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 handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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