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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources