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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC 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 participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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