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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and 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 get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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