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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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