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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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