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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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