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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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