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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment 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 educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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