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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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