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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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