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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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