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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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