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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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