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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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