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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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