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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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