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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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