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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC 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 institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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