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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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