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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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