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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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