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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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