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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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