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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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