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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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