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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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