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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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