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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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