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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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