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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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