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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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