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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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