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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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