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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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