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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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