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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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