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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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