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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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