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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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