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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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