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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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