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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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