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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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