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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts 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 participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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