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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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