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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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