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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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