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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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