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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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