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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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