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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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