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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with 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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