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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and 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 teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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