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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education