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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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