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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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