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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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