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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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