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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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