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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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