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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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