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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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