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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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