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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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