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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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