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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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