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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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