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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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