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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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