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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine 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 organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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