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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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