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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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