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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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