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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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