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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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