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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? 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 poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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