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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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