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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online 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 handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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