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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? 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 institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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