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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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