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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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