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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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