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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment 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 issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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