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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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