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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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