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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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