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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online 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 we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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