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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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