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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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