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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online 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 we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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