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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and 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 organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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