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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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