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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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