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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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