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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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