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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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