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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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