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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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