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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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