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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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