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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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