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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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