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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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