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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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