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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always 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 improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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