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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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