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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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