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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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