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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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