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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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