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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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