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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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