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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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