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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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