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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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