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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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