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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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