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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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