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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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