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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC 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 institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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